In a frank post-season interview, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has attributed the club’s failure to clinch the 2024/2025 Premier League title to two critical factors: injuries and red cards.
“For sure. Red cards and injuries,” Arteta admitted when asked what cost his side the league title.
Despite showing consistency and moments of brilliance throughout the season, the Gunners fell short in the title race, with squad depth and availability proving decisive in the final weeks.
Arsenal’s 5 Red Cards in the 2024/2025 Premier League Season:
Arsenal had the most red cards in the league this season — a total of five, each occurring in pivotal matches:
Declan Rice – vs. Brighton (49th minute)
Leandro Trossard – vs. Manchester City (45+8 minutes)
William Saliba – vs. Bournemouth (30th minute)
Myles Lewis-Skelly – vs. Wolves (43rd minute)
Myles Lewis-Skelly – vs. West Ham (73rd minute – second red of the season)
These disciplinary lapses often left Arsenal playing with ten men during crucial matches, disrupting game plans and putting extra pressure on the squad.
Injury Crisis
Alongside suspensions, key injuries plagued Arsenal at critical points in the season, leaving Arteta with limited options in defense and midfield. Though the team battled hard, depth issues exposed by these absences hurt their consistency.
What’s Next?
Arteta and the Arsenal hierarchy will now shift focus to rebuilding and reinforcing the squad during the summer transfer window. With Champions League football secured once again, fans will hope the Gunners return next season more equipped to challenge for the title without being undone by red cards and injuries.
Source: African Publicity
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